Damp Walls

Suddenly noticing a strange looking patch on your walls can be worrying. What is it and what’s causing it? How do you get rid of it? Dealing with a damp patch on the wall of your home starts with figuring out what is causing it. Once you have an idea of the cause, you can… Read More

Black mould and mildew are a particularly unpleasant problem that can occur in any type of property, big or small, old or new. Unlike other forms of damp that one way or another, enter a property, these are usually caused by the lifestyle of the o0ccupants, who are creating too much humidity. Not only can… Read More

Damp is a problem that can affect any type of home given the right conditions. But there’s one group of properties that are more at risk from damp related issues than any other – period homes such as listed buildings or those over 100 years of age. London has a large number of this type… Read More

For many properties that have a cellar, these are spaces with only limited use – store a few boxes, maybe keep a few bottles of wine on a rack or leave the tins of paint from the decorating. But this doesn’t need to be the case and it is possible to transform a cellar into… Read More

For anyone who has owned, lived in or even working in a period property, the issue of damp will be a familiar one. Older properties were built with different methods than those used today and they have an increased tendency to experience problems with condensation and damp. Because there are some four million properties from… Read More

If there’s one thing that a homeowner doesn’t want to hear, it’s the words, ‘your property has dry-rot’. This is a very destructive condition that can have a serious impact on a property and is far more problematic than the worse sounding wet rot. But what is dry rot and what treatment is required to… Read More

For many new businesses, such as shops and restaurants that are constantly opening in and around London every day, having a basement or cellar is a big benefit, whether it be for storage or for use as everyday space, including extending the existing business. In many cases this valuable space, which has been unusable for… Read More

Across the country, there are many homes that have basements or cellars that are often used a little like a garage – store a few items, maybe house a boiler or a tumble dryer. They are often considered awkward spaces that are prone to damp and not useful for everyday purposes. But if you know… Read More

The issues of managing damp in old buildings isn’t new, as anyone who works with older properties will know. Whilst more modern buildings are protected by damp proofing systems or can have them added, the situation is more complex with old buildings as strict regulations restrict what can be done. In areas, such as London,… Read More

Dampness is something we often associated with older buildings but even the newest house can suffer from damp problems if moisture gets into the house. There are many different ways that moisture can gain access to a property and also a variation of problems that it can cause once there. So if you see signs… Read More